Registered Nurse RN - $7,500 Sign-on Bonus in Covington, KY

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Location: The Pavilion at Kenton Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time Salary: Negotiable About Us The Pavilion at Kenton is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in Covington, KY. At The Pavilion at Kenton, our mission is simple: “To make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve by providing competent, compassionate and outcome-oriented care – every day.” Position Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) may provide direct nursing care to the residents and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the licensed practical/ vocational nurse and certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities • Directs the daily activities of the licensed practical/vocational nurse and certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures. • Follows the nursing model to promote holistic care for the residents. • Ensures that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned. • Participates in the admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required. • Assesses for changes in residents’ status, notifying the physician and resident’s family or representative and documenting accordingly. • Transcribes physician orders to medical record and carries out orders as written. • Prepares and administers medications as per physicians’ orders and observes for adverse effects as indicated. • Performs wound treatments as per physicians’ orders, observes for changes and documents accordingly as indicated. • Schedules follow up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated. • Provides nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit. • Provides direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures, as assigned. • Performs rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties. • Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents’ needs are holistically met. • Participates in management team meetings as indicated to discuss census changes, resident changes in status or care need, or complaints or concerns. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications • Prior experience in long-term care preferred but not required. • A Nursing degree from an accredited college or university. • Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state. • Current CPR certification. Benefits • Competitive Wages and Benefits Package • 401(K) Plan • Paid Time Off • Positive and compassionate environment • Supportive Leadership team • Additional incentives